Paramount Hotel facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids  Lobby of the Paramount Hotel |
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| Location | 235 West 46th Street, New York City |
| Opening date | 1928 |
| Architect | Thomas W. Lamb |
| Owner | RFR Hotel Group |
| No. of rooms | 597 |
| No. of floors | 22 |
The Paramount Hotel is a famous hotel in New York City. It is located at 235 West 46th Street, close to Broadway. The hotel was designed by a famous architect named Thomas W. Lamb. It first opened its doors in 1928.
In 1988, the hotel closed for a big 18-month makeover. It reopened in 1990 as the Paramount Hotel. This new look was thanks to its owner, Ian Schrager, and designer, Philippe Starck. The hotel had another renovation in 1998, which cost $7 million. This update made the lobby even brighter.
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A History of Owners
The Paramount Hotel has had several owners over the years. When Ian Schrager bought the hotel in 1986, he made it very popular. In just two years, more than 80% of its rooms were booked!
In 2004, Schrager sold the hotel. It was bought by a group that included Sol Melia Hotels and Resorts and Hard Rock Cafe. Later, the hotel was sold again to Walton Street Capital. In 2011, Aby Rosen's RFR Holding became the new owner.
Music and Entertainment
The Paramount Hotel has always been a place for music and fun. The hotel's own restaurant, the Paramount Hotel Grill, hosted many jazz performances starting in the 1930s. Famous bands like the Memphis Stompers played there in 1931. Charlie Barnet also led a band at the hotel from 1932.
Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe
From 1938 to 1951, a famous showman named Billy Rose ran a nightclub in the hotel's basement. It was called "Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe". This club was known for its exciting vaudeville-style shows. It also featured a group of beautiful showgirls called "Billy Rose's Long-stemmed beauties."
Many top entertainers performed at the Diamond Horseshoe. It was so famous that it even inspired a movie! The 1945 musical film Diamond Horseshoe, starring Betty Grable, was based on this very club.
Images for kids
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Detail of the mezzanine (bottom) and the second-story windows (top).
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Entrance to Sony Hall, which replaced the 1930s Diamond Horseshoe nightclub
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Window detail
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View from the west
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Entrance to the Paramount Hotel on the east side of the 46th Street facade
See also
In Spanish: Paramount Hotel para niños
